The Pagosa Ranger District Office will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

In addition to information on recreational opportunities within the Forest, the office provides a variety of services including the sale of permits for fuelwood, tree transplants and, beginning Nov. 16, Christmas trees.

The bookstore within the office is operated by San Juan Mountains Association and carries a variety of Smokey Bear items, maps and books, including nature identification guides and children’s books. Sales go to support interpretive and educational efforts.